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The short version
- First XK8 wheel bearing design was serviceable tapered, part SET49, for 1997 and 1998 only.
- From 1999 through 2009 the front used a press-in ball bearing, part 510010, covering the XK8, XKR, and the 2007-2009 XK.
- Rear has no dedicated listing, match the old part or VIN.
- Part 510010 is not exotic hardware, the same number appears on the Ford Probe and Fusion.
Jaguar’s XK8 arrived in 1997 still thinking like the XJS it replaced, hand packed bearings and all. Two years later that changed for good. The XK8 wheel bearing story is really two designs stitched into one nameplate.
Serviceable, then pressed
The earliest XK8 wheel bearing sets could be repacked and adjusted by hand, a holdover from the XJS.
Everything built from 1999 on abandoned that design for a sealed press-in bearing instead.
Jaguar XK8 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-2009 | Front bearing, press-in ball (XK8, XKR, 2007-2009 XK) | 510010 check price |
| 1997-1998 | Front bearing, serviceable tapered set | SET49 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
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No dedicated rear listing is held for the XK8, so match the old part or VIN there rather than guessing by year. The predecessor XJS ran serviceable sets too, SET17 and SET8, and the earliest XK8s echo that same hand packed design. That does not mean the XJS numbers carry over, since no listing here ties SET17 or SET8 to the XK8 itself.
An ordinary bearing under a grand tourer
Part 510010 is not exclusive to Jaguar. The same number turns up on the Ford Probe and the Fusion, both far more ordinary cars than the XK8.
That crossover is a reminder that a wheel bearing number does not track the badge on the hood. The XK8 wheel bearing catalog just happens to intersect with Ford’s parts bin for this particular bearing.
Related Jaguar platforms
The XK8 shares its era with the XJ8, published alongside this page, though the two run separate front listings. Both sit inside the broader Jaguar lineup from the late 1990s and 2000s.
Before ordering a replacement, rule out other causes. Checking the bearing itself and listening for tire noise versus bearing drone both help narrow it down.
Diagnosing an XK8 wheel bearing
- Listen for a rising drone. A failing XK8 wheel bearing typically grows louder with speed and can change pitch under a gentle turn.
- Jack up the corner and check for play. Grip the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it, feeling for looseness in the hub.
- Spin the wheel by hand. Grinding or roughness while spinning free points to the bearing over a tire or CV issue.
- Confirm the build year. Cars from 1997 and 1998 use a different design entirely from 1999 and later cars.
- Check the rear against the old part or VIN. No dedicated rear listing exists, so this step matters more than usual.
Common questions
Was the first XK8 wheel bearing serviceable?
Yes, for 1997 and 1998 only. Those cars used a tapered set, part SET49, that could be repacked and adjusted.
When did the XK8 wheel bearing switch to press-in?
From 1999 onward. Part 510010 covers the front from 1999 through 2009, including the XKR and the later 2007-2009 XK.
Does the XJS share a wheel bearing with the XK8?
Not according to the parts held here. The XJS ran its own serviceable sets, SET17 and SET8, and no listing ties those numbers to the XK8.
What is the rear XK8 wheel bearing part number?
No dedicated rear listing is held. Match the old part or VIN instead of ordering by year.
Is part 510010 unique to Jaguar?
No. The same number is used on the Ford Probe and the Fusion, both unrelated to the XK8 in every other way.